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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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